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A compound has the following percentage composition : C = 40%, H = 6. 7%, O = 53.3%, the vapour density of the compound is 30. Calculate its molecular formula (C = 12, H = 1, O = 16).

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To find the molecular formula of the compound with the given percentage composition and vapor density, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Calculate the Molecular Mass The vapor density (Vd) of the compound is given as 30. The formula for vapor density is: \[ Vd = \frac{M}{2} \] ...
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